
Shaq
2022 · TV Series · TV-14 · ★ 7.3
This four-part documentary uses candid interviews to trace the rise of a larger-than-life basketball star. It follows how his charisma and influence grew beyond the court, turning him into a widely recognized cultural figure.
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Streaming on HBO Max.
3 hours to watch · 4 episodes.
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Details
- Years
- 2022
- Release date
- 2022-11-23
- Network
- HBO
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-14
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (30 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like athlete-focused documentaries built around personal interviews and cultural impact, similar to What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali; Not for you if you want game-by-game coverage or lots of behind-the-scenes team access.
Pros: revealing interviews; inspiring sports journey; big personality | Cons: limited episode count; familiar sports beats; less for non-fans
Themes
- sports
- basketball
- miniseries
- basketball player
- professional athlete
- los angeles lakers
Cast & crew

Shaquille O'Neal
as Self

Rick Fox
as Self

Dwyane Wade
as Self
- PR
Pat Riley
as Self
- LO
Lucille O'Neal
as Self

Derek Fisher
as Self

Brian Shaw
as Self
- DS
Dennis Scott
as Self
- AH
Anfernee Hardaway
as Self
- LH
Lateefah Harrison
as Self
Directed by Robert Alexander
Created by Peter Berg
Episodes1 season · 4 episodes
Season 14 episodes
- S1E1From Shaquille to Shaq61mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S1E2The Rise42mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S1E3The Fall47mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu
- S1E4From Shaq to Shaquille45mAmazon Prime VideoHBO MaxHulu